D. Zupan1, M. Saje1
CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.4, No.2, pp. 301-318, 2003, DOI:10.3970/cmes.2003.004.301
Abstract A new finite element formulation of the `kinematically exact finite-strain beam theory' is presented. The finite element formulation employs the generalized virtual work in which the main role is played by the pseudo-curvature vector. The solution of the governing equations is found by using a combined Galerkin-collocation algorithm. More >